And Then We All Fell Down...[EDITING]

Chapter 4: Broken Past Repair

Chapter 4: Broken Past Repair

ALEXIS

After Stella and I's argument yesterday, I had to find out who Carter really was. I just didn't trust him.. I know, I know, I just set them up. But when I explain to you what I saw or rather heard, you'd understand why I told Stella what I did yesterday.
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The Other Day

It was around 5th period and I was just finishing up putting my books in my locker. I actually had decided to fix up my hair when I heard Carter not too far away. Being the nosy person I was, I just had to find out who he was talking too. Closing my locker, I heard him talking to someone inside the nearby storage closet. Pressing my ear to the door, I was able to make out the words,

"Don't worry about it man. My plan is going to work. The poor girl doesn't know what'll hit her. Don't worry, I'll take care of it.."

He had a strong sense of anger in his voice. Even though I didnt know who he was talking to or about, I felt like I had to get away. Thank god there was no one in the hallways at the time. When I finally got far enough, I stopped and thought,

Who the hell was Carter talking about or more importantly who was he talking too?

I didnt know what was going on but I was determined to find out.
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PRESENT

I tried to warn Stella but we both know that didnt go so well. So I realized I had to take a different approach.

So, I tried talking to her again. I had managed to catch her just before she left off with Carter.

"Hey Stella, Hey C-carter."

"Hey." They both answered at the same time. It was pretty short and not so sweet.

"Stella can I talk to you for a second? Privately?"

I stood there for a second before she sighed and finally came with me.

"Okay. Talk." She said rolling her eyes.

I see she was still pissed about our "talk" a while ago but I pushed that to the side for now.

Taking a deep breath, I tried thinking of a way to put it.

"Okay, I don't know how to say this, but I think you might be in trouble Stella.."

Trouble? With who?"

"Carter.." I said hesitant because I knew she'd freak.

"Are you serious? You really think I should believe you? How much more pathetic can you get?"

"Come on Stella. I heard him talking about he was going to "take care of someone."

"Well, did you hear him say my name? Or any name at all for that matter?"

"Well, N-no.." I said realizing I had no hard evidence.

"So how about this? Stop being such a jealous little ***** and when you come to your senses, come find me. Okay?" She said annoyed as she walked away.

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What happened to my best friend? The girl who could barely talk to people was all of a sudden this.. This.. I didn't even know the word for it. I was there for her for all these years for her to just drop me like this? When everyone else was busy laughing at her, I comforted her. I don't mind that she's talking to people and getting more comfortable, but who the hell was the girl standing in front of me? The Stella I knew would never treat me like that. I was going to get to her to believe me.

But what if its too late? What if I don't get my best friend back?

These thoughts ran through my mind as I stood there...

Broken and right now, I felt like I couldn't be repaired.

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When I got home an hour later, I thought of ways to get Stella to believe me. But all of my ideas sounded stupid. Throwing my notebook at the wall in frustration, I decided to clear my head for a little bit. Throwing on my shoes, I went for a walk.

Stopping at a store for an icecream, I saw Carter. He was with someone and they were by an alley. Since I couldn't make out the face, i decided to get closer which resulted in me stepping on a stick. Sure that they heard it, i turned and ran away. Panting, I finally made it home.

After a quick shower, I climbed into bed.

"Who the hell are you Carter Langley? And what the hell are you up too?"

I asked myself aloud as I drifted off to sleep.

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Where was I? I didn't recognize the neighborhood. I was just on my nightly walk and I guess I took a wrong turn. But even though it looked suspicious, I decided to look around.

There was a heavy smell of alcohol and urine. Grossed out, I turned into an alley. Not too far away, I saw Carter. He was with someone. Even though I didnt know who it was, for some reason he looked familiar. Thinking it was just a friend, I turned around to go back. Until I heard a scream.

"Stella? I asked in confusion.

Once I heard the scream, I decided to get closer.

I was right. There Stella was. Tied up. Carter and his "friend" seemed as if they were undressing her. Standing there in shock, I tried to remain as quiet as possible.

They were raping her. Crying silently, I didn't know what to do. I knew I should've called the police but I felt like I was frozen.

I heard Stella scream again. It was more of a peircing one this time.

That was when i saw a knife. He was slowly pushing it into her stomach and watching her cry a river of tears. Carter's friend had a cloth over her mouth so her screams would be muffled. I could see the pain in her eyes. Tears stained her face.

That's when I saw him getting up and grab something. He was going to kill her once and for all.

"STOP! CARTER, NO!" I screamed.

Jolting up, I realized it was just a dream.

Drenched in sweat, panting, I began to think..

I needed to save Stella fast. But how? She's clearly not talking to me, so that's out the window.

I mean, I could try talking to Carter but I don't know what he's capable of.. At least not yet.

Maybe... I could spy on him? I knew it'd be dangerous but I needed to do this.

What if my dream was a sign?

Would I be able to stop it?

I just hope I wasn't going to be too late.